N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The role of a Chief People Officer (CPO) in modern organizations is crucial in driving the success of businesses. As the title suggests, the CPO is primarily responsible for overseeing the people aspects of the organization and aligning them with the overall strategic objectives.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

One of the key qualities of an effective CPO is the ability to think strategically and align procurement initiatives with the overall business objectives. A strategic-minded CPO deeply understands market trends, supplier dynamics, and emerging technologies.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 10, 2019

Train the people in your circle about how and when you will be responding. The CPO of Microsoft, Mike Simms, describes her as a true pioneer in her field. At first you will literally have a physical reaction to leaving your cell phone behind or turning it off.

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HR Digest

MAY 3, 2021

What advice can a renowned CPO give to aspiring talent? These were only some of the questions The HR Digest discussed with Laurie Havanec, EVP & CPO at CVS Health. How to create the future of work? What is the role of HR executives in upskilling the workforce?

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HR Digest

JANUARY 12, 2024

By implementing better training programs, aimed at improving management skills and building talent and/or domain knowledge, employees will seek to extend their careers within the company they are at, instead of looking elsewhere. ” Katya Laviolette, CPO of 1Password!

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The HR Digest: What challenges are you facing while working as a CPO at Otis? As an example, we are taking steps to eliminate bias through extensive leadership training that launched earlier this year as well as revamping our recruiting, performance and professional development structure and processes.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

A problem is that supply chain managers are rarely trained in quantitative risk concepts, either during the formal phase of their education or on the job. Risk is an abstract concept and hence often an uncomfortable topic for executives who make their living in the all-too-physical world of procurement, manufacturing and logistics.

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